LONDON'S streets could be forced to temporarily change with cars banned from key roads to ensure social distancing guidelines are maintained.

London’s financial district will be set for sweeping changes with vehicles banned to allow extra room for pedestrians. The ban will ensure busy streets are clear of traffic to allow extra space for cyclists and room for pedestrians to queue while waiting to use shops and cafes at lunchtime.

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Documents set to be put before the City of London Corporation planning committee today have revealed London’s Square Mile is the top target.

The documents, first seen and reported by the Financial Times, say pavements were “too narrow” if only a small proportion of the workforce returns.

They also say streets would become a danger to the public if they are left with current arrangements in place.

According to the FT, the document says: “On many of the Square Mile’s streets, pavements are too narrow to maintain safe social distancing, even if only a small proportion of the City’s workforce initially returns to work.